Jerry Beasley

North Herrin, Herrin  -  Announcing a price reduction on 101 Professional Drive, a 3 bdrm fourplex "16 total units". Now MLS® $767,500 - Great Opportunity.

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Survey reveals 10 "must" features in new homes.

1. Large Kitchens, With an Island

"If you're going to spend design dollars, spend them where people want them -- spend them in the kitchen," McCune said. Granite countertops are a must for move-up buyers and buyers of custom homes, but for others "they are on the bubble," Cardis said.

2. Energy-Efficient Appliances, High-Efficiency Insulation and High Window Efficiency

Among the "green" features touted in homes, these are the ones buyers value most, he said. While large windows had been a major draw, energy concerns are giving customers pause on those, he said. The use of recycled or synthetic materials is only borderline desirable.

3. Home Office/Study

People would much rather have this space rather than, say, a formal dining room. "People are feeling like they can dine out again and so the dining room has become tradable," Cardis said. And the home theater may also be headed for the scrap heap, a casualty of the "shift from boom to correction," Cardis said.

4. Main-Floor Master Suite

This is a must feature for empty-nesters and certain other buyers, and appears to be getting more popular in general, he said. That could help explain why demand for upstairs laundries is declining after several years of popularity gains.

5. Outdoor Living Room

The popularity of outdoor spaces continues to grow, even in Canada, Cardis said. And the idea of an outdoor room is even more popular than an outdoor cooking area, meaning people are willing to spend more time outside.

6. Ceiling Fans

7. Master Suite Soaker Tubs

Whirlpools are still desirable for many home buyers, Cardis said, but "they clearly went down a notch," in the latest survey. Oversize showers with seating areas are also moving up in popularity.

8. Stone and Brick Exteriors

Stucco and vinyl don't make the cut.

9. Community Landscaping, With Walking Paths and Playgrounds

Forget about golf courses, swimming pools and clubhouses. Buyers in large planned developments prefer hiking among lush greenery.

10. Two-Car Garages

Great Hunting Property

•  lot / land - MLS® $65,900 - approximately $1900/acre

Creal Springs, Williamson County  -  Great Hunting Property with creek and large bluff. Small pond also on property. Beautiful wooded setting with deer, turkey and other wildlife.

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Click on the information to download a report on Johnston City,IL and all of the Southern Illinois area, homes sold for 2009. Report includes address of the home, the listing price, the selling price, bedroom, baths, sq ft and days on market.

If you need reports on other areas not listed or other information or reports, please e-mail me @ JerryBeasley@SouthernILhome.com.

Johnston City Homes sold 

Click on the information below to download reports on homes sold for 2009 in Lake of Egypt and all of the Southern Illinois area. Report includes address of the home, the listing price, the selling price, bedroom, baths, sq ft and days on market.

If you need reports on other areas not listed or other information or reports, please e-mail me @ JerryBeasley@SouthernILhome.com.

Lake of Egypt Homes Sold

Marion-SE, Marion  -  Announcing a price reduction on 12220 Short Drive, a 3,748 sq. ft., 5 bath, 4 bdrm 3 story. Now MLS®$315,000 - .

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96 Carterville Illinois homes sold in 2009. Click on the link below to download information on these homes. Information includes address, asking price, sale price, date sold, bedrooms, baths, sq ft and days on market.

Homes Sold

 

If you need additional information or updated information by the month please email JerryBeasley@SouthernILhome.com

Please email me if  you have any questions or comments

Hints on selling your home by Jerry Beasley

Despite the tough economic  times, people who want to sell their homes don't have to wave a white flag in surrender.  With these sales strategies, consumers can get their homes sold and on to moving into their new residences.

Do not overprice the home. Buyers today are looking for a bargain, and the seller in the end will likely have to bring the price down to meet market demands. The longer the home sits on the market, the stronger the negotiating position of the buyer. For information on recent home sales in your area go to http://www.southernilhome.com/  \homes sold.

Select Internet-friendly pricing. More than 80% of home buyers begin their real estate searches online. Most real estate sites filter the prices in $25,000 to $50,000 increments. So while a creative price of $255,777 may grab attention, buyers who set their search maximum filter at $250,000 will exclude it.

Occupy or stage the home. Buyers appreciate a home that is well attended. A vacant home typically feels cold and empty, while one that is still occupied has a warm, cozy feel, attracting more buyers. However, keep the personalization minimal; having neutral decor and paint colors will make it easier for a buyer to visualize their own style in the home. If a seller moves to a new residence before selling the old residence, it is a good idea to have the home  staged as if someone still lives in it.

Keep the home neat and clean and keep good records. Foreclosures do not come with any disclosures. Sellers who keep updated records, photos and permits handy for the buyer to review will make them feel much more confident about buying the home, giving the seller a competitive advantage over other properties in the neighborhood. Go to http://www.southernilhome.com/  to view a video on getting your home ready to sell.

30 year interest rates are very low and the home buyers stimulus package have buyer's  looking and buying homes in this region.

If you're thinking about  selling your home soon and would like information (no obligation)on its current value, give me or Tena Smith a call at 997-1868 or cell 922-3895, or come by our office at 104 S. Carbon or send a e-mail to JerryBeasley@SouthernILhome.com.

Jerry's Website  WWW.SouthernILhome.com

The federal government has launched a new website with online tools that will allow a homeowner to determine if they are eligible to participate in the "Making Home Affordable" loan modification and refinancing program. 

The site is http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/ and shares information about how this program works and who is eligible for assistance.  This is the same $75 billion program you may have heard of recently in the media.

You will need

*  Information about your first mortgage, such as your monthly mortgage statement.
* Information about any second mortgage or home equity line of credit on the house.
* Account balances and minimum monthly payments due on all of your credit cards.
* Account balances and monthly payments on all your other debts such as student loans and car loans.
* Your most recent income tax return.
* Information about your savings and other assets
* Information about the monthly gross (before tax) income of your household, including recent pay stubs if you receive them or documentation of income you receive from other sources.
* It may also be helpful to have:  A letter describing any circumstances that caused your income to be reduced or expenses to be increased (job loss, divorce, illness, etc.) if applicable.

If you need additional assistance feel free to contact me @ JerryBeasley@SouthernIlHome.com  or office 618-997-1868 x118 1-800-480-7538 cell phone 618-922-3895

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Wonder why some homes sell and others languish on the market? One of only three reasons may be the root cause.

Homes remain unsold because they 1)  are priced higher than the market will allow  2)  are being offered in less than showroom conditon, or 3)  are not being promoted effectively to the buying public.

Overpricing and poor conditon most ofter thwart a sale, and may be interrelated. Consider pricing-No matter how clean and well-maintained a home, when priced higher than other similar homes in the same condition, it will not be selected. When was the last time you offered to pay more than a product or service was worth? No matter a seller's hopes or dreams for a financial windfall, most homes sell only for what they are worth--not a dollar more.

When buying a home, most people are looking for their perception of a "castle"--their dream home. Sellers who offer their home with dingy paint, pet stained carpeting, leaky roofs only invite distressingly low offers from bargain hunting investors.

Effective marketing can best be accomplished by a knowledgeable real estate representative, one who aggressively promotes listed homes. A fairly priced home offered in mint conditon will most certainly sell when properly promoted. 

 

100% Government Loan available for Southern Illinois Homebuyers.

USDA has money available for home purchase for low income families.  They will finance up to 100% of the purchase price with  interest rate of 4% for 33 years.

$100,000 home would have monthly payment P&I of $455.20

 Contact your local USDA office or contact JerryBeasley@SouthernIlHome.com  for more details.  WWW.SouthernILhome.com

• 1,800 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm duplex - MLS® $82,500 - Great Investment

Johnston City, Williamson County  -  Nice Duplex in Johnston City with 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bath in each unit. Both units currently rented at $450 per month. Great Business Opportunity.

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This graph represents homes sold by price range the first two months of 2009

If you have any questions feel free to contact me

The following graph shows the # of homes sold in the area by county for the period of January & February 2009